After the success of last year's Deaf Theatre Makers workshops, Deafinitely Theatre is excited to announce the return of the Deaf Theatre Makers series with a brand-new placement programme for deaf adults who are interested in working within the theatre industry! 

 
photos from last year's deaf theatre makers workshops

The programme, which will take place from the autumn, offers paid placements at five different theatre venues across the UK. Placement will offer participants the opportunity to gain invaluable hands-on experience across a range of departments, which include creative development, producing, technical theatre, stage management, marketing and front of house.

Successful participants will be offered five days of paid placements within one of our partner venues:

• birmingham: The Rep
• exeter: Northcott Theatre
• sheffield: Sheffield Theatres
• london: Riverside Studios and the Royal Ballet and Opera. 

With this scheme, Deafinitely Theatre aims to create accessible opportunities for those eager to learn more about the theatre sector and helping participants hone their skills, create industry connections and expose them to a career within theatre.

“I’m thrilled to announce the return of Deaf Theatre Makers with our new paid placement programme for deaf creatives this year. Building on the success of last year’s offer, we have expanded the programme across our brilliant partner venues. By connecting deaf talent with major cultural organisations across the UK, we hope to strengthen relationships, challenge barriers and support a more representative theatre sector. Our vision is a theatre industry where deaf people can thrive at every level, and this programme is an important step towards making that a reality.”

— paula garfield, artistic director

For more information and the application process please visit the Deaf Theatre Makers page.